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Laurin Family History

Laurin Name Meaning

French: from a diminutive or pet form of Laur 2 and Altered form of French Lorrain . Americanized form of Slovenian Lavrin: derivative of Lavre a short form of the personal name Lavrencij Latin Laurentius (see Lawrence ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lauri, Laurie, Lauren, Laurion, Maurin, Laurain, Lakin, Laurino

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Where is the Laurin family from?

You can see how Laurin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laurin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Laurin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 1,047 Laurin families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Laurin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Laurin families in 1911.
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What did your Laurin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Laurin. 22% of Laurin men worked as a Journalier and 13% of Laurin women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Laurin were Cult and Commis. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    22%
  • Cultivateur
    16%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Cult
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    13%
  • Journalier
    13%
  • Servante
    9%
  • Commis
    9%
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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Laurin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laurin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Laurin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Laurin. For the veterans among your Laurin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laurin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Laurin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Laurin in 1956 was 57, and 82 in 2004.

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